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bosom

[booz-uhm, boo-zuhm] / ˈbʊz əm, ˈbu zəm /
NOUN
breast
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Our garbage, he’s convinced, “speaks to us,” and in its honesty he finds the relief that keeps him sane in the bosom of squalor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

His team has now taken the OBR even closer into the bosom of budgetary decision-making.

From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2024

“And to me, philosophically, that makes sense. I float between desperately wanting stability and wanting glorious freedom. From being at the bosom of my family to being a lone wolf.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2023

After a dozen long years, the fruits of Mal’s life and work had finally been returned to the bosom of his family.

From Salon ● Nov. 9, 2023

The slippers went on at once, a new handkerchief was slipped into her pocket, well scented with Amy’s cologne, the rose was fastened in her bosom, and the nice gloves were pronounced a perfect fit.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

"I leave you, hoping that the lamp of liberty will burn in your bosoms until there shall no longer be a doubt that all men are created free and equal."

From Fox News ● Feb. 21, 2022

Many of us have serious back problems, often undiagnosed, and/or chronic aches and pains that are connected to our bosoms.

From Slate ● Dec. 4, 2020

They hugged me and my jeep driver and pinned French tricolors on us, and left us exhausted, with our bosoms covered with emblems and ribbons.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 23, 2019

It turned out to be Meyer's favourite: "Roger and I embraced that one to our bosoms, or co-bosoms," he explained.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 4, 2013

“This is a most unfortunate affair, and will probably be much talked of. But we must stem the tide of malice, and pour into the wounded bosoms of each other the balm of sisterly consolation.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen


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